Anthony Cuva
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December 2, 1936 - July 13, 2021, Dr. Anthony Cuva (84) passed away July 13, 2021, surrounded by his children. Anthony was born in Passaic, N.J., the oldest of 5 children. He graduated from Passaic High School, Fordham University and Loyola School of Medicine. He married Barbara Pyne, days after he graduated and they were happily married for nearly 49 years. Dr. Cuva was a U.S. Army Veteran and served as a Captain and Doctor stateside during the Viet Nam war. As a teen, Anthony's claim-to-fame was that he pitched a no-hitter in baseball. He studied and worked most of his youth to educate himself, which remained his life's passion. Anthony was a wealth of knowledge from medicine and mathematics to philosophy and theology. He was an extraordinary listener, an understanding counselor, and a good friend. He inspired and mentored many, with his gifts along his journey. He was a physician for 50 years. Anthony was a parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul the Apostles Catholic Church. He was a Knight of Columbus and an RCIA Teacher. He also volunteered his professional services to Solve Maternity Houses. When not working, he cherished spending time with his family. Anthony was the patriarch in a home where God came first, all were welcome and happy memories were created. Anthony was predeceased by his father, Paul, his mother, Marion, his Uncle Tony, his brother Joe (Roz), his wife, Barbara, and her parents John and Evelyn Pyne. He is survived by his children, Joseph, Tony (Laurie), Philip (Lisa), and Alice. He is also survived by his sisters Dona (Mike) and Fran (Mike), his brother, Paul (Carol), his eight grandchildren Sam, Zoe, Abby, Veronica, Zach, Maxine, Lainie and Kellen, his brothers-in-law, Jack (Paula) and Jeff (Candie) Pyne, and many treasured cousins, nieces, and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on August 4, 2021, at 12p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3100 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205